… Ministry for Environment in Berlin. Winning entries in the four prize categories 'product', 'service', 'concept' and 'young design' included environmentally friendly … the Federal Ministry for Environment, underscored the significance of sustainable production and consumption, saying, "With a world population of more than seven … may help in this regard. This contest shows that even environmentally friendly products can also be very convincing in terms of their design." At the awards …

… Index Development of the national welfare index (NWI) and the gross domestic product (GDP) Source: Held et al./Institut für Makroökonomie und Konjunkturforschung … Environmental Indicators last update on 22.12.2025 At a glance Gross domestic product (GDP) measures the economic performance of an economy, but does not reflect … von Energie und Straßenverkehr Tags environmental damage gross domestic product indicator National Welfare Index … Gross domestic product (GDP) measures the …

… shows that sustainable design has long been an essential part of the design of products and services. The German Ecodesign Award was a pioneer in this development … made its way into the mainstream. It supports the transformation of consumption and production towards a circular economy.” Dr Bettina Rechenberg, Head of Department …

… aspects in design continue to gain ground and can become the standard for products and services—both at the European level together with other member states, … optimism.” Dr Bettina Rechenberg, Head of Department III “Sustainable Products and Production, Circular Economy” at the German Environment Agency ( ⁠ UBA ⁠ ) and jury …

… lignite for electricity generation caused emissions to rise. Good news: electricity production using renewables was able to curb emissions, up by nine percent over … must be overcome quickly. Decarbonisation must span all sectors - from industrial production and buildings to mobility and agriculture. We also have to maintain the … of natural gas, which was 10.8% below the previous year. Increased electricity production was also necessary as a contribution to supply security in other European …

… generation from renewable energies and the higher price of gas. Electricity production from renewables fell by seven per cent, mainly due to poor wind … three times more capacity to increase the share of renewables in electricity production to 80% by 2030. We must move beyond the deadlock experienced in recent … All sectors must embrace a quicker renunciation of fossil fuels – from industrial production and the building sector to mobility and agriculture. What matters in the …

… (vzbv) and UBA present joint recommendations for action. 15.01.2014 The product life cycle analysis for foods is in a class of its own: fully one-fifth of …

… sake of the environment and health, for example by buying environmentally friendly products with the Blue Angel ecolabel or in our choice of transport.” Strong … Changes are needed urgently in the areas of nutrition, mobility and energy production, which would also lastingly boost quality of life. Von Hirschhausen – … a look at the fine print to uncover the chemicals hiding in toiletries and cleaning products. An office scene where one blows out a digital candle reveals why soot is …

… are significant in determining species composition.  Reservoirs primarily serve the production of drinking water, flood protection and the production of electricity. Some reservoirs (Biggetal, Sösetal) accommodate fishing …

… hectare of fertile, unsealed soil supplies roughly two people with milk and meat products or can cover the annual bread consumption of more than 120 people. More … and circulation areas are then lost for the cultivation of agricultural or forestry products. In addition, Germany uses soil in other parts of the world. As an importer …

… global consequences of plastic packaging, tyre abrasion, toxic chemicals and overproduction. “Zero Waste” is a project of the German Environment Agency in … the manufacturers. Eliana Heredia crafts some of the world’s ubiquitous disposable products and detergents into what appears to be a graphic installation. With his … toys and small plastic parts, and the consequences of microplastics in cosmetic products. With the aid of Virtual Reality glasses, the viewers of Bianca Kennedy and …

… mix analysis Shall the CBAM be expanded further downstream? Insights from assessing products along the automotive value chain Effectiveness of EU Emissions Trading: …